A bit of description of your route profile.
Mine is about 14.2 miles from St. Paul north to White Bear Lake. North to Summit Ave., around the Cathedral, around the Capitol, north on the Gateway trail, up Edgerton St. to County Rd E.
What kind of bike you ride.
Nishiki Cresta, Trek 613 (backup)
How you carry your gear and what or how much (volume) stuff you bring on the ride.
I have a Novara bag that holds my 10# laptop and my daily wardrobe
Distance & time
About 14.2 miles. It usually takes me about 50 minutes
How long you've been doing this and any thoughts you have toward the future of your commuting.
I started early last spring and rode it every day. After school started this fall I haven't been able to do it as often as I have had to pick up my kids after school. I plan on doing it whenever I can thought.